Although we are disappointed to cancel the “in-person” version of the 9th Annual Downtown Dash this year, we want you to join us in participating in our Virtual Downtown Dash 5K! All you need to do is run or walk your race any time before June 1st.

Be sure to follow social distancing and other safety measures provided by the State of MN and your local government regarding COVID-19 as you participate.

Follow these 3 easy steps to run/walk your 5K!

* Step 1:
Walk or run ANYTIME before June 1st and record your race time using: Strava, MapMyRun, MapPedometer.com or a simple stopwatch.

* Step 2:
Email your race completion time to results@downtowndash5k.org
* Include first and last name, run date and race completion time in the body of the email.
* Run/walk times must be submitted by 11:59 pm on May 31st.

* Step 3:
Submit a selfie on Downtown Dash 5k Facebook:
* Use the hashtag #SweatySelfie!
* Post on www.facebook.com/Downtowndash5k/
* Submit a selfie after your run/walk or a pic of the location you ran/walked!

* In providing a photo or selfie you allow AdvantageHealth to share your pic on the Downtown Dash website and other event social media. (The pic you provide will not be used for sales or marketing purposes without written permission.)

* All “finishers” who email their results by May 31st will receive a groovy Downtown Dash 5k t-shirt in the mail in June.

* AdvantageHealth will continue to donate to Wilderness Inquiry at: www.wildernessinquiry.org

A portion of event proceeds will go to Wilderness Inquiry, a local non-profit. Wilderness Inquiry’s mission is to connect people from all walks of life to the natural world through shared outdoor adventures. Through the medium of outdoor adventure travel, they inspire personal growth, enhanced awareness of the environment and community integration. Their adventures encourage people to open themselves to new possibilities and opportunities.

For event-related questions, please click on the Contact the Organizers button on the left-hand side of this page.